The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13)

€ 125,000
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12) ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
€ 87,300
 Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13) Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
€ 125,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 87,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo is just 0.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400 HYBRID.
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
58.4
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
74.9
82.8
58.5
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13)
73.7
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.7 in
82.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
58.4 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
120.9
200.3
Blueprint Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13)
119.5
200.6
200.3 in
Length
200.6 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
119.5 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
4663 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5622 lb
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
7.57 %
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID 7G-TRONIC Sport (09 - 13)

General

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
F01/F02
Generation
W221
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
N63-M10
Engine Code
M 272.974
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
500 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
295 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
500 hp
295 hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
516 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
284 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
284 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID

Performance

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 HYBRID

▶ REPLAY
9.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
9.33 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
30 mpg
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
19 mpg
30 mpg
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
14 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
421 mi
Range
708 mi
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
421 mi
708 mi
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Environmental Impact
229.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
229.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B7 Bi-Turbo
Mercedes S 400 HYBRID
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data